Popular Temple
Shri Salasar Balaji Temple
Salasar, Churu district, Rajasthan
Famed for its distinctive bearded-and-moustached Hanuman idol — Rajasthan's leading Hanuman shrine
At a glance
- Location
- Salasar, Churu district, Rajasthan
- Presiding deity
- Lord Hanuman (as Balaji)
- Temple type
- Popular Temple
- Tradition
- Vaishnava
- Nearest railway station
- Sujangarh railway station (~27 km)
- Nearest airport
- Jaipur International Airport (~165 km)
- Best time to visit
- October to March; the Chaitra and Ashwin Purnima fairs are especially significant.
History
The distinguishing feature of the Salasar Balaji idol is that Hanuman is depicted with a beard and moustache, setting it apart from most other Hanuman shrines. Legend holds that the idol was unearthed by a farmer while ploughing his field in the 18th century and was later installed at Salasar.
Spiritual significance
Salasar Balaji is counted among Rajasthan's most popular Hanuman shrines, with massive fairs held during the Chaitra and Ashwin Purnima, drawing millions of devotees.
Plan your visit
Darshan timings
4:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Timings change on festivals and special occasions. Confirm with the temple's official source before you travel.
From Sujangarh station, Salasar is roughly a 40-45 minute taxi or bus ride away. Many pilgrims combine visits to both Khatu Shyam and Salasar Balaji in a single trip.
Continue your Hanuman bhakti
Devotional texts for this deity, already on the site.